Massachusetts Private Diploma Universities

Compare 113 programs at 28 universities in Massachusetts — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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28 universities · ranked best first

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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1852

US #9 QS World #251 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $39,998/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,214
Students: 7,061

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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,402/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,238
Students: 18,248

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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1636

US #74 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,066/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $101,817
Students: 7,601

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Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1898

US #136 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,915/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $92,538
Students: 17,326

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Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #188 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $27,290/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,157
Students: 2,603

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1863

US #338 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,704/yr
Admission rate: 16%
Earnings (10yr): $103,937
Students: 10,085

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Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1947

US #347 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $37,927/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $75,584
Students: 3,916

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Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1906

US #391 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,618/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $67,506
Students: 4,268

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Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1887

US #546 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,714/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $62,381
Students: 2,214

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Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University

US #558 ROI A Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $92,538
Students: 1,802

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1904

US #565 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $34,170/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $82,721
Students: 3,747

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Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1939

US #608 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $40,654/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $58,336
Students: 3,125

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Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1909

US #684 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $31,152/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $51,173
Students: 1,122

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American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1885

US #691 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $23,274/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $53,124
Students: 1,017

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Assumption University

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1904

US #748 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,498/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $74,895
Students: 1,669

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Bentley University

Waltham, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1917

US #750 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,930/yr
Admission rate: 45%
Earnings (10yr): $120,959
Students: 4,474

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Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1897

US #771 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,271/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $55,383
Students: 1,108

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College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1928

US #893 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,545/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $51,540
Students: 949

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Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1971

US #958 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $31,072/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,998
Students: 532

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Stonehill College

Easton, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1948

US #980 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $33,016/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $77,745
Students: 2,528

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1823

US #1039 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $39,545/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $125,557
Students: 3,451

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Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1903

US #1169 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $26,649/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $49,669
Students: 1,167

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Dean College

Franklin, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1865

US #1219 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $30,684/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $38,109
Students: 1,089

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Berklee College of Music

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1945

US #1468 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $49,465/yr
Admission rate: 44%
Earnings (10yr): $33,647
Students: 7,468

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Diploma universities in Massachusetts?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Tufts University, Boston University, Harvard University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Diploma universities in Massachusetts?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Diploma universities in Massachusetts?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Massachusetts?

Filtering by Massachusetts keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Diploma universities in Massachusetts

This page lists private Diploma universities in Massachusetts held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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